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The National Career Readiness Certificate<\/a> is a portable record of work skills. Training and testing of abilities in reading, locating information in charts and graphs, and math can help:<\/p>\n- \n
- Find the best job match.<\/li>\n
- Increase the opportunities to be hired<\/li>\n
- Improve skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the changing workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)<\/strong> documents skill achievement in Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy, and Applied Math at four levels-Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.<\/p>\n
National Career Readiness Certification Levels<\/span><\/h3>\n
Bronze Silver Gold Platinum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
National Career Readiness Training<\/h2>\n
Tools: WorkKeys, WorkKeys Curriculum, and Career Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n
The National <\/strong>Career Readiness Certification<\/strong> uses the WorkKeys Curriculum<\/strong> system* to determine the skills needed for success in the workplace. Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy, and Applied Math are the target skills for certification because these skills are required in over 85% of jobs. Using the WorkKeys Curriculum<\/strong> system, current skill levels are determined in these three areas. Training helps close the gap between current skills and desired certification level.<\/p>\n
Training helps develop the skills needed to meet the job requirements. WorkKeys Curriculum<\/strong> is the pre-test and training tool for increasing skills. In a classroom with an instructor, learning is self-paced. WorkKeys Curriculum<\/strong> is a very easy to use Internet-based course.<\/p>\n
*The WorkKeys system is a three pronged workforce development tool consisting of job profiling, skill assessment, and training. Contact Gaston College HRD Department for more information.<\/p>\n
To view WorkKeys sample questions, click here for SAMPLE QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n
To find a WorkKeys Testing Site near you, visit TESTING SITE<\/a><\/p>\n
Employers NCRC Requirements<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nEmployer’s responses to our NCRC program<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
NCRC 2026 Summer Semester Testing Schedule<\/strong><\/em>
\nand WorkKeys Price List<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h2>\nClick Here to Register for NCRC<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
National Career Readiness Certification:
\nAdvantages for Everyone<\/h2>\n- \n
- Employees have the skills to be confident and successful in the workplace.<\/li>\n
- Employees train more quickly in a new job. They are ready for promotion or new responsibilities.<\/li>\n
- The NCRC is recognized by employers across the state and across the nation.<\/li>\n
- Training is low-cost, free, or may be paid by employers.<\/li>\n
- Area companies want to hire workers with the skills that match the jobs.<\/li>\n
- Well-trained workers in Gaston and Lincoln Counties make our area very attractive for businesses to start up and grow.<\/li>\n
- More businesses-more jobs. Better skills-better jobs.<\/li>\n
- NCRC Plus offers the WorkKeys Career Skills curriculum to provide “soft skills” training employers want and need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n